Aaron Rodgers Doesn't Want Your Pity

Lost amid all the breathless Brett Favre talk is the poor sap set to replace him. Sure, we've discussed Aaron Rodgers in passing, especially when he makes seemingly silly proclamations, but do we really know how he feels about succeeding easily the most popular player in Green Bay history?

Well, if we believe Rodgers, who spoke to the media yesterday, he's hanging in there.

"I don't need people to feel sorry for me," Rodgers said. "Playing quarterback is a tough job and there's a lot of scrutiny that goes along with that. You get too much blame some of the times, you get too much blame some of the times.

"You've just got to stay balanced. When you realize things happen for a reason, you don't question why they happen, you realize it's going to be an experience. The last three years, and this past off-season, have made me the person I am, and I wouldn't have changed it for anything."

Rodgers then added, "That said, I hate Brett Favre with every fiber of my being -- part of me hopes he goes to the Vikings so I can shove it up his a-- twice a season. Wait, did I say that out loud?*"

I've mentioned this at various points this offseason -- both before and after Favre un-retired -- but I think Rodgers will be fine. Having guys like Ryan Grant (he'll eventually show up, promise), Donald Driver, and Greg Jennings around makes his job much, much easier, and as long as Rodgers isn't throwing last-second, game-deciding interceptions, everything should be fine (hi, Corey Webster!).

Sure, Green Bay might not win 13 games in 2008, but they probably weren't doing it with Favre under center, either.

* For the dim-witted, Rodgers didn't really say that

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

7-29-2008 @ 4:17PM

4Favre said...

Ryan,looks like you're on the a$$suckin train too.Rodgers will get hurt in preseason,probably have a fart stuck,and then Favre will be #1.

7-29-2008 @ 5:50PM

Ted said...

Aaron got one softest GLASS CHIN! In his career as a backup for the Pack, he was injured twice, including the first play of his season when he broke his foot! I hope some Defensive guy knocks his block off! Aaron bashed ALL Packer fans FIRST and told us lifelong fans to "SHUT UP OR PACK YOUR BAGS"! Tell me after this, that this little punk deserves any support? Pesonally, I'd love to see his arm snapped in two the first play he ever steps on the field...

7-29-2008 @ 6:59PM

stephen chinn said...

Well, Well gentleman why don't you go to Minnesota with your lame quarterback, and play for the Viqueens! We sure as heck don't want him. What a crybaby he's turned out to be! I want to spend some time with my daughters & watch them grow up! ( wah, wah ) what a girly man. And then the fact that Deanna wants him to go back & report is that 25 million still
left on the contract. Typical woman, never happy, no matter how much money they got. It isn't about football, it's about the money....always has been, always will!

da Duck said...

Pity ? For A-Rodge ? Nope. Deserves his shot. Moreover - the Packers need to find out what he is made of.

Pity is for Favre and the Packer Nation for how they have been
jerked around.

Pity ? I Pity Brett Favre. Most recent example ?
E. Smith playing for Arizona. SAD. Very SAD.

7-29-2008 @ 8:17PM

malferds said...

For the dim-witted? who the F are u? a hole. you are putting words in rogers mouth, swear words? talk about dim-witted, your lack of respect is amazing.

someone fire this guy, i dont want to read another news release from this site like this.

7-29-2008 @ 8:19PM

ryan said...

Thanks for proving my point.

7-30-2008 @ 5:41AM

Quint said...

You sure Grant will be back soon? I sure as hell wouldn't show up for $370,000/ year when the league minimum is $360,000. What an INSULT to even think of offering him that.

I swear, the conspiracy theorist in me is starting to think that Ted Thompson is destroying this team on purpose. What the hell is he doing alienating one of the best RB's in the game and THE best QB in the history of the game? Is he just nuts????

8-03-2008 @ 1:03PM

Andy said...

Quint: I agree that Grant needs more money but please remember, he joined the Packers last season in game 8. There was also an indepth televised interview with Ryan Grant and his lovely family after last season where he stated he was extremely pleased to be in Green Bay playing with the Packers. It now seems he is going the way of Mike McKinley, Javon Walker and the others that had a good starting season or two. However, I agree he should not play for peanuts this year. i also agree on you philosophy of Ted Thompson. Can't he be replaced with a few million so the Packer streak can continue? Get the word out...

Andy

7-30-2008 @ 1:11PM

james forster said...

who runs the G.B.PACKERS.This is very simple FARVE reports shares throws with second team,everybody knows FARVE can throw.FARVE starts, plays until packers lead then Rodgers plays remainder.The best will show at the end of season the best stats start post season play.The best for G.B IS COMPETITION at any position.If A Rod is that man every packer fan will know.I don't see a big problem for mangement until they refuse BRETT to try!

8-01-2008 @ 5:28PM

michael said...

The packers owe Brett the right to try for the starting gig. Nothing more. Arod needs to be careful how he talks about the fans. As far as I'm concerned, he needs to break his leg. If Bretts not there, then BRING ON THE ROOKIE!!!